Merchandise Planner

Our client serves customers in the Netherlands, operating as an online retailer company. The Company offers baby accessories with delivery services.

Merchandise Planner

Purpose of function

Responsible for the financial stock, planning and stock availability of the relevant category, with the aim of achieving sales, margin and stock targets.

Result areas / KPIs

Result area 1: Assortment analysis and stock availability

Responsible for availability, stock levels and stock turnover throughout the chain. Reports and signals the turnover rates with regard to the rotation and stock health of the relevant product group and makes proposals to optimize the existing range and advises the Category Manager on the implementation of the purchasing plan.

Result area 2: Plans & Budget

Drawing up, managing and monitoring the budget for sales, margin and stock for the relevant category and continuously managing the Open To Buy.

Result area 3: Process optimization

Makes concrete proposals to optimize processes, with the aim of reducing costs, increasing flexibility and/or increasing reliability.

Competences

Core competencies of Prénatal: Attention, Advice, Service, Contact

Job-specific competencies: Analyzing and forming judgments, Planning and Commercial drive.

Contacts

Internal: Merchandise Planning, Category Management, Logistics, Sales

External: Suppliers

Required level of education/experience

Professional and intellectual capacities at the academic or higher professional education levelApproximately 3/5 years of work experience

English fluent